Tieng Adhola leader calls for unity and development in Tororo District
The leader of the Tieng Adhola Cultural Institution, His Highness Moses Stephen Owor, has called for unity and development in Tororo District, urging his counterpart, Emorimor Papa Paul Sande Emolot of the Iteso Cultural Union, to set aside differences and focus on building a prosperous community.
While at the palace, where he hosted Resident District Commissioners (RDCs) from the Teso sub-region who were in the district to mourn with Ogut Benon Moses, the District Internal Security Officer of Katakwi, over the loss of his sister, Kwari Adhola made a passionate appeal for an end to tribal conflicts.
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"Why are we wasting time in tribal conflict? If we want Tororo to prosper, let us develop it instead of allowing outsiders to benefit from our natural resources," Owor stated.
He emphasized that the ongoing disputes over Tororo’s ownership are counterproductive and only serve to hinder the district’s progress.
"When you go to Kayunga District, the Japadhola are more numerous than the Baganda, but they have never claimed ownership," he pointed out, urging a similar mindset in Tororo.
Kwari Adhola also revealed his efforts to reconcile with Emorimor and unite the people of Tororo.
"If there are issues, why can't we sit down and sort them out?" he questioned, expressing disappointment over Emorimor's resistance to dialogue.
The Japadhola leader lamented the restrictions placed on his movements, recounting how he was stopped from crossing into Tororo County South and North constituencies while seeking support for his 25th anniversary celebration.
"Must I really get a visa to traverse Tororo? This is what can incite conflict," he warned.
Despite allegations that the Iteso community in Tororo is being marginalized, Owor refuted these claims, highlighting that the majority of civil servants in the district are Iteso, not Japadhola. He argued that such accusations are fueled by a few individuals benefiting from the discord.
In response to Tieng Adhola's plea, Godfrey Katamba, the RDC of Katakwi District, expressed his commitment to supporting reconciliation efforts.
"We all believe that when we're together, that's when we can develop. So, the agenda must be moved," Katamba affirmed.
Geoffrey Osailap, RDC of Karinga District, also pledged his support for unity, marking a positive step towards fostering harmony in Tororo.
"Your Highness, count on my support in this struggle. I am more than ready to be part of the dialogue," Osailap reassured the Japadhola leader.
As leaders from both cultural institutions contemplate the future of Tororo, Tieng Adhola’s call for unity and development remains a crucial appeal for the well-being and prosperity of all its people.
